Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2025
SarkariBuddy uses cookies to keep you logged in, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our platform. We do not sell your data to advertisers.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (phone, tablet, or computer) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and recognize you on future visits. Cookies are standard practice across the internet.
Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Required)
- Keep you logged in during your session
- Remember your mobile number login
- Secure your account from unauthorized access
- Process payments through Razorpay
Preference Cookies
- Remember your language choice (Hindi/English)
- Save your dark mode or light mode preference
- Remember your last selected exam category
Analytics Cookies
- Understand which features are most used
- Track page load times and performance
- Identify and fix technical issues
- Improve user experience based on usage patterns
Push Notification Cookies
- Deliver exam reminders and updates
- Send study streak notifications
- Alert you about new test series
Third-Party Services
We use these third-party services that may set their own cookies:
- Firebase: User authentication and push notifications
- Razorpay: Payment processing (sets cookies during checkout)
- Google Analytics: Website usage analytics (anonymized)
- Cloudflare: Security and performance optimization
Each third-party service has its own privacy policy. We do not control the cookies they set.
Mobile App Storage
Our mobile app uses similar storage mechanisms:
- Local Storage: Saves your login session and preferences
- Device ID: Anonymous identifier for analytics
- FCM Token: Firebase token for push notifications
- Cached Data: Questions and images for offline access
How Long Do Cookies Last?
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Login Cookies: Last up to 30 days (so you stay logged in)
- Preference Cookies: Last up to 1 year
- Analytics Cookies: Last up to 2 years
Managing Cookies
You can control cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings
- Block all cookies (not recommended)
- Block third-party cookies only
- Clear cookies when you close browser
- Delete specific cookies manually
Mobile App
- Clear app data from device settings
- Disable push notifications
- Log out to clear session data
What Happens If You Block Cookies?
If you block essential cookies:
- You will need to log in every time you visit
- Your language preference will not be saved
- Dark/light mode choice will reset
- Some features may not work properly
What We Do Not Do
- We do not sell your cookie data to advertisers
- We do not use cookies to build marketing profiles
- We do not share cookie data with data brokers
- We do not track you across other websites
Questions About Cookies?
Contact us if you have questions:
Email: sarkaribuddydotin@gmail.com
WhatsApp: +91 98177 70210
Related pages: Privacy Policy | Terms of Service